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Excavation number - 87/0108. This dead eye measures 12" diameter and 5" thick. It was recovered on the 6th August 1987. The historic Invincible archives for this object reads: - Elm. 12" dia. Badly eroded and worm eaten on one side. On the other side there is a large split. Completely stable. Stained black from iron salts. There is iron residue where once there was an iron band around the outside. Originally marked with 'X11' to denote 12" dia. the 'X' is now missing but the '11' is clearly visible. The conservation record simply reads: -Air dried. Treated with teak oil. |
| Value - £95 |
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| Excavation number - 87/0109. This one is clearly marked with the roman numeral 'X' denoting that it is 10" diameter. The archive description reads: - Elm. 10" dia marked clearly with 'X' denoting the dia. Badly worm eaten at one end. Completely stable. I like this one. A good solid little dead eye and the material in extremely good condition and attractive. I currently have this one on display in my little office. Sadly there is not enough room for everything. |
| Value - The original value placed on this artefact was £295. However, due to lack of space in my new home, I will reluctantly let this one go for £195. Should you want this dead eye with some original Invincible hemp rope bound and seized around it as depicted in the image far right, the value will be £245. |
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| Excavation number - 87/0094. Another dead eye recovered during the 1987 diving season. Although there is some degradation at one end and gribble worm attack on most of the surface, the material is sound and in good condition. The Archive description reads: - Some iron concretion in groove indicating this dead eye was originally bound in wrought iron in readiness for use. Gribble worm attack. Piece of wood broken off on one side. The conservation record shows: - Treated with linseed oil. This left a slightly sticky feel to the material. Stable. |
| Value - £95 |
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| Excavation number - 88/0290. Although not the largest of the dead eyes recovered, this one is still quite a beast measuring 18" dia and 9" in thickness. Made from solid elm it is quite heavy. SOLD |
| Value - £125 as it is. However, with some work I could seize a section of the large cable rope around the outside groove. This will certainly add atmosphere and really show off the raw natural power associated with old wooden wall sailing ships of war. If you have the rooom to appreciate it, this artefact has to be worth every penny. |
| Value with one fathom of 8" circumference (3" dia) Invincible rope - £175 |